Thursday, October 1, 2026
The girls’ lacrosse team is ready for a fresh start under new coach Brianne Giuliano, who brings experience from Floral Park’s junior high lacrosse program. After back-to-back 1-12 seasons, the Ravens are hoping this spring marks the beginning of a turnaround.
“It will be a transition year, but I foresee this team going far in the future,” Giuliano said. “Because of my past coaching experience, I very heavily went with recruiting. For the first time in seven years, we have a JV team.”
Giuliano inherits a roster built around a mix of seasoned juniors and one senior, the versatile Beatriz Sanchez. A dynamic presence, Sanchez is expected to be a key piece with the ability to impact the game at multiple positions.
“The previous coach had told me that she was a midfielder, and I was actually shocked at that because I was trying to decide between just from seeing her play for five minutes,” Giuliano said. “I couldn't tell if she was a defender or if she was an attack because she's so skilled in both.”
The Ravens will lean heavily on junior Sophia Gutierrez, the team’s top returning scorer after netting 15 goals last spring. She quickly introduced herself to Giuliano following the coaching change, setting the tone for her leadership role.
“She has the skill set to go to goal and drive every single time, but she's a smart player,” Giuliano said. “I think she's also a leader in the sense that she wants everybody to learn and thrive, so she gives other players the chance and space to grow.”
Junior Alexandra Salazar brings communication at attack, while sophomores Samantha Polancic and Taliah Bossous and freshman Lisa Gualpa add depth. Juniors Athena Thomatis and Zoe Nibb will contribute at midfield, with freshman Sophia Nunera-Osorio providing support.
Defensively, juniors Jasmine Ramprashad and Jaia Kelsey anchor the unit alongside Jade Young in front of new sophomore goalie Madisen Walker, who has been a “natural fit” in net despite limited experience.
To read more about the Sewanhaka Ravens' 2026 boys lacrosse team, click here. To see more of the Herald’s 2026 Lacrosse Preview, click here.
